It Is What It Is

© 2014 Mark Cote

Traffic jam
I'm already late
whoever is calling
will have to wait
though a sunny day
I can't find the shade

(chorus)  it is what it is
                  what was said
                  it is what it is
                  what was done
                  aw.... just let it slide
                  aw... just let it glide
                 'cause
                  it is what it is

grumpy guy
at my job
the inner smile
that you rob
what do you have to gain
when I walk away

(chorus)

down the tubes
old love affair
every time I reached out
she never cared
too many times
one thing I find

(chorus)

If Fantasies Came True

© 2014 Mark Cote

What would you do if fantasies came true
the one about me
the one about you
what would you do

what if we talk of bigger things
how we change our world
and what it brings
comes back to you
and to me too

(chorus)  well I could run around the world
                  for a million years
                  but in my dreams
                  you are always here
                  by my side
                  along for the ride
                  you're a dream come true
                  yeah, if fantasies came true

what would you do for a sleepless night
making love to you
holding me so tight
what would you do

just a little dream
a fantasy I have
if it makes you smile
it makes me glad
and I hope you do
yeah, I hope you do

(chorus)
(instrumental)

just a little dream
a fantasy I have
if it makes you smile
it makes me glad
and I hope you do
yeah, I hope you do

You Make Me Wanna Be Lonely

© 2013 Mark Cote

How are you
how are we
this is all that's left to be
half-hearted smiles
'cause we know where we've been
the bridge is burned
to not cross again
no no
I may be lonely
but I'd rather be lonely again

(chorus) You make me wanna be
                 you make me wanna be
                 you make me wanna be lonely
                 you make me wanna be lonely again

city girl
country boy
was I just your house boy
I learned in time
you're nice when you want
when you don't
you poke and taunt
no no
I'm not the only
you've made want to be lonely again

(chorus)

Crescent moon
smile on me
you knew this was meant to be
without a word
for we walk alone
taxi for one
on our way home
oh no
if love will be stony
I'd rather be lonely again

(chorus)

Hold The Hand Of Love

© 2012 Mark Cote

When you're down
and dreams aren't coming true
and the stars
no the stars don't shine for you
just remember
I am always there

when it's grey
and when you're feeling blue
you don't do
the things you used to do
think of me
 and the fun we would share

(chorus)  when you need
                  someone to see
                  when you need a friend
                  look to me
                  when you need
                  or want a hug
                  just hold the hand of love
                  when this world
                  has shaken you
                  I will comfort you
                  when your heart
                  needs a tug
                  just hold the hand of love

the weak hearts
are ones who will attack
this is it
the life you can't get back
remember
 don't live it in despair

(chorus)
(instrumental)
(chorus)

My Christmas Wish

© 2012 Mark Cote

I know the depth of Silent Night
I know how Christmas can be blue
'cause while I sit 'neath the mistletoe
I think of you

We used to sing Jingle Bells
and laugh the whole night through
so with snowman's tears I will wish
Merry Christmas to you

(chorus)  So Mr. Claus here is my wish for you
                  take these broken dreams I have
                  to the pole with you
                  maybe an elf or two can mend then right one day
                  and until that day
                  I will make it through some how
                  yes, until that day I will make it through some how

(instrumental)

undelivered greeting card
un-shipped presents for you
Oh Holy Night I see the light
as angels they flew

(chorus)

A World Upside Down

© 2012 Mark Cote

diamonds and fries
seen through dreamer's eyes
in a world upside down

designer shirts
lay in sweaty dirt
never to be found

(bridge)  uncover tomorrow
                  see what it brings
                  butterfly girl
                  stretch your wings

(chorus)  world upside down
                  see the moon shining round
                  through the dark you'll find the sun
                  in a world upside down

sipping champagne
in glasses beer-stained
in a world upside down

is it worthwhile
behind a mimicked smile
solace of a frown

(chorus)
(instrumental)

sparkled twilight
contrasting day and night
in a world upside down

(bridge)
(chorus)

Mystic In The Corner

© 2012 Mark Cote

No one sees the light 'til the darkness
'til the sadness
until all the love in their world comes falling down
But the mystic in the corner sees it all
sees the rise
sees the fall

reaching for love that pulls away
or runs astray
the doubt in your heart wears a thorny crown
from the mystic in the corner gives a clue
an objective view
knows love is true

(chorus)  Let your mind drift away
                  to bigger days
                  and bigger dreams
                  for the mystic in the corner
                  could be you
                  could be me

believe what you want to pull you through
to start anew
if it will give you piece of mind in trying times
from the mystic in the corner his virtue
beliefs come true
when you believe in you

(chorus)